Assistant Controller

Job Description

Bowers & Wilkins is seeking to hire an Assistant Controller in the Redwood City Office. This position will initially report to the America's Controller. We are looking for someone that is responsible for ensuring the integrity of local accounting and reporting by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, business collaboration with a strong desire to improve processes and controls.

This candidate must be highly responsible, detail oriented and hands-on

• Transition accounting in-house from outside service providers for the local entity
• Manage the general ledger accounting, payables, expense reports and payroll for the America's
• Partner with IT and the other locations to upgrade ERP system to SAP S4
• Assist Controller with improving integrity and capability of world-wide consolidation within the ERP system
• Support development of world-wide accounting policies and controls as we scale the Company
• Implement world-wide financial reporting capability at corporate headquarters.
• Manage transition of certain world-wide accounting functions for scalability and centralization at corporate HQ
• Effectively communicate with all levels of management, service providers and external auditors

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required, CPA a plus
• Experience with international consolidations is required
• Expertise with SAP and Business Objects strongly preferred
• Proactive problem-solving nature
• High level of personal integrity
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Some travel is required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Bay Area Candidates only